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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1940

Page

2

Roosevelt heads South as Kennedy rules out bid

President Roosevelt journeys south for a vacation as Ambassador Kennedy renounces any bid for the Democratic nomination. Roosevelts Illinois primary plans loom on Feb 24 and April 9 Wisconsin contest follows. Wallace notes strong Roosevelt delegation sentiment, while GOP cities bid for the national convention.

Illinois Wisconsin Roosevelt Garner Paul V. McNutt Kennedy Great Britain White House Joseph E. Davies Belgium State Department Massachusetts Wallace Iowa National Committee Chicago Philadelphia San Francisco St. Louis

January Good Lint Month For America

Government reports show January was a strong marketing month for U S cotton with 1,756,771 bales moving to export markets or domestic use. Exports reached 1,026,628 bales the largest for a month since 1935, while domestic consumption rose to 730,143 bales the highest since 1937.

Washington Goverment

Allies Have U S Aid Charge Reds

Pravda charges American reactionaries back a British French war monger bloc over the American Youth Congress. The Soviet paper asserts U S youth will not fight for bankers and declares a stance against Hoovers Morgans anti communist drive amid growing tension.

Moscow Communist Party Pravda American Youth Congress United States Hoovers Morgans

Largest bargaining poll for GM expected in April

Detroit Feb 14 The largest collective bargaining poll ever by the National Labor Relations Board may be held early in April. It covers 458 General Motors plants and 125 000 employees after an agreement by four unions and GM ended the threatened hearings on election procedure.

Detroit National Labor Relations Board General Motors Corporation

Chicago Produce Prices Mixed as Markets Hold Steady

Chicago trade report shows butter 759,863 unsettled at 90, central carrots 28 percent, other prices unchanged. Eggs 15,740 firm with local firsts up 20 to 21 percent. cars up 20 percent. current receipts listed.

Chicago

Finance Minister Militza Constantinecu Leaves for Sofia

Bucharest reports Finance Minister Militza Constantinecu departed for Sofia on February 14 to negotiate an economic treaty with Bulgaria.

Bucharest Militza Constantinescu Sofia Bulgaria

Lemon Juice Recipe Claims Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief

Simple home remedy marketed for rheumatic arthritis and neuritis pain. Recommends Ru-Ex Compound mixed with water and lemon juice, taken in two tablespoons twice daily. Promises relief within 48 hours and offers money back guarantee if no improvement. Sold by Mann Drug Stores and other druggists.

Mann

Invaders Strike on Karelia as Finnish Line Bends

Soviet forces reported 84 Mannerheim Line forts seized in a week while redoubts on the Karelia Isthmus held. In raids on Porvoo Savonlina Viipuri Laati and Heinola, two fatalities were logged. Porvoo suffered extensive fires with 28 buildings burned.

Karelian Mannerheim Summa Viipuri Finland Mannerheim Line Porvoo Sortavala Laati Heinola

Joseph E Slater Dies in New Bern at 58

Joseph E Slater Sr a prominent lumberman died of a heart attack yesterday in New Bern Funeral services are scheduled for tomorrow for the 58 year old.

New Bern Joseph E. Slater

Local NC Weather Forecast and Coastal Winds

Noon today fair and cold with a high yesterday and trace rain. North Carolina conditions show fair weather coastal areas freezing tonight. Hatteras to Jacksonville winds strong west and northwest easing to moderate by Thursday. Sandy Hook to Hatteras winds strong northwest over south portion shifting to northwest in north portion with rain turning to snow this afternoon ending tonight.

Hatteras Jacksonville Sandy Hook South Portion North Portion

Reich Returns to Empty Streets on Extreme Winter Day

On one of the coldest winter days a mass removal began as Reich officials rejected pleas for more time. Only those with emigration documents could stay while others faced imminent departure from homes in Stettin. The action marks the first mass removal from the Alt Reich, following prior reports from Vienna and Prague.

Stettin Reich Baltic States Alt Reich Germany Vienna Prague

Roosevelt Eyes South Trip Amid Navy Budget Battles

President Roosevelt heads south for a ten day tour that may include a fishing cruise as Congress weighs a large navy appropriation. Farm bloc pressure grows to cut defense spending while House committees trim $111.7 million from the bill, including funds for four battleships and four cruisers. The president urged restoring two battleships as critics argue ships abroad are similar and should be superior.

Roosevelt House Farm Bloc House Appropriations Committee

Horse Show Set for Feb 22 23 in Southern Pines

A horse show is scheduled in Southern Pines on February 22 and 23. The event will feature local riders and entries expected from nearby stables.

Southern Pines

Maryland Police Rescue Women From Mob in Snow Hill Clash

Heavily armed state troopers moved into Snow Hill Maryland to quell a wild night of disorder as a mob of about 1000 men stormed Worcester County jail and freed two women accused in connection with a farm slaying. Troopers led by Lieut Ridgely confronted the mob at Stockton and recovered the women while several officers and bystanders were hurt. The pair, identified as Martha B 31 and Lillian Virginia B 14, were driven away toward the Delaware line after the rescue amid threats and taunting. Police continued searches for other suspects as tension spread across the county.

Snow Hill Worcester County Stockton Havey Pilchard Rux Ridgely Delaw Sgt. W. Weber Baltimore William Hall Salisbury Hall Weber Pocomoke City Cers Gro Terday By

Guests Flee Hotel Milner Fire in Frigid Vermont Night

About 120 guests escaped in night attire as Hotel Milner burned in near zero weather in Burlington Vermont. Firemen from six communities fought the seven hour blaze, bringing it under control at 9 a.m. Damage reached $500000 with the rear wing and J C Penney block severely damaged. Harry Skaar suffered burns and Daniel Selder was rescued from a fourth floor room.

Burlington Milner Harry Skaar Revere Mass Daniel Selder J. C. Penney

Reprieve Granted in North Carolina Insurance Murder Case

Commissioner Edwin Gill announced a 60 day reprieve for Sheprose Holland, sentenced in Duplin County for the insurance murder of his stepson. New death date set for May 3. Also mentions fate of Nathaniel Bryant and William Young and Hoke County double murder and burglary defendants facing Friday execution.

Raleigh Edwin Gill Sheprose Holland Duplin County Nathaniel Bryant William Young Hoke County Holland Bryant Young Salying Guard J Chesser Hoey

South On Way Back Up Daniels Asserts

Chapel Hill February 14 Editor Jonathan Daniels of the Raleigh News and Observer told the Carolinas Arts group that New England has much to lose and the South much to gain. He said we are on our way back and cannot go up or down, while New England is on the way down. He noted the nation cannot remain half slave and half free or half poor and half rich. He forecasts most sensible Yankees will side with the South in the economic fight and that all will win or lose together.

Chapel Hill Jonathan Daniels Raleigh News and Observer Carolinas Arts Group New England South

Byerly Elected Trustee of Local Children’s Home

Ed C. Byerly Davidson County juvenile court judge was elected a trustee of the Junior Order Children’s Home in Lexington on February 14.

Byerly Lexington Ed CC. Byerly Davidson County Junior Order Childrens’ Home

Schoolmasters to Meet at Catawba College Tonight

Salisbury Feb 14 The South Piedmont District Schoolmasters Club will hold a meeting at Catawba College this evening.

Salisbury South Piedmont District Catawba College

Nazi Minister Sees State Free to Punish Journalistic Excesses

Berlin Feb 14 Germany must doubt any nation's neutrality that allows journalistic excesses against the Reich Propaganda Minister Dr Paul Goebbels told 500 Nazi speakers last night that it is impossible to distinguish public opinion from state opinion without naming any nation

Berlin Germany Reich Paul Joseph Goebbels Goebbels

UNC coach Welf to speak at Lenoir banquet

Lenoir will host a Feb 22 football banquet with North Carolina head coach Ray Welf as speaker. The KH newsletter notes Rosebuds were served, while a stray comment mentions old England and radishes. The film industry is listed as the seventh leading U.S. industry.

Wolf Lenoir Lenoir Ray Welf University of North Carolina LenOir Old England

Murphy to Speak at Buncombe County Veterans Meeting

P Lewis J Murphy national commander of the disabled veterans of the World War will address a mass meeting of Buncombe County veterans in Asheville tonight. The South Bend Indiana leader travels to North Carolina for the event expected to draw local veterans from area posts and allied groups.

Bueck Announces Candidacy for Rowan County Representative

Salisbury February 14 Howard C Bueck former East Spencer mayor announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Rowan County representative seeking the party bid against incumbents and rivals locally.

Salisbury Howard C. Bueck East Spencer Rowan County

Dr Clarence Poe to speak at North Carolina Swine Breeders Banquet

Poised as principal speaker Dr Clarence Poe Raleigh farm editor will address the North Carolina Swine Breeders Association banquet in Rocky Mount on Friday night. The report notes 13 American airplane engine makers can produce 16 000 engines annually.

James J. Murray Lexington Vas Presbyterian Salisbury Charles A. Hunter North Carolina State College Poe Rocky Mount Clarence Poe Raleigh North Carolina Swine Breeders’ Association

Vegetable Laxative Highlights Three Key Points

The piece discusses a vegetable laxative that aims to act punctually thoroughly and gently. It emphasizes a main ingredient labeled as an intestinal tonic-laxative and notes its perceived effectiveness and wide usage.

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